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AO12 EAM

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EAM
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,344 miles

Both front link bars worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads low

O/S/R tyre on 3mm at parts

Fail 24 Jun 2020 78,344 miles

Both front link bars worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre on 3mm at parts

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 67,450 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,545 miles

Nearside none obligatory mirror damaged heavily

Fail 14 Jun 2018 56,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside none obligatory mirror damaged heavily

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,815 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres cracked in tread

front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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AO12 EAM is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 EAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO12 EAM registered?

AO12 EAM is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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